Jammed Adjustment on Super Adjustable

[Roloado]

My fiance picked up super adjustable for me today. It is in pretty good condition except the adjustment knob is stuck on 7. It looks like it gunked up with old soap scum, anyone know a good way to fix this.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated thanks!

 

[tubaguy]

Try cleaning it up.
I assume you have opened it before turning the knob? I guess those are my 2 first thoughts.

 

[Roloado]

I soaked it in some barbicide for about an hour hoping that would loosen some of the soap scum but it didn't really make a difference, I think I am gonna give scrubbing bubbles a try.

 

[random-hero]

Try soaking it in mineral oil. That should loosen the gunk up and lubricate the moving squeaky parts.

 

[alex2363]

Also hot water, not boiling.

 

[Roloado]

I can't believe I didn't of soaking it in hot water. Now I just feel dumb.

 

[Go West Young Man]

Hot soapy water cures almost everything!

 

[NYShaver]

Hot soapy water for a few hours (change the water a few times), then hit it with WD-40.

 

[BBrad]

+1 on soaking in hot soapy water. Lather, rinse, repeat.

It took years to get gunked up . . . it may take a few days to get it loose again!

 

[Roloado]

Thanks everyone. I still haven't loosened it up but. I will give it a couple days.

 

[celestino]

Good luck with the cleaning!

 

[Go West Young Man]

Keep changing the water out, work the mechanisms a little bit every time, sooner or later you'll break through the crud!

 

[Neffarious]

Why hot and not boiling?

 

[oxford1833]

Why hot and not boiling?

The real danger with boiling water is that the razor would presumably rest on the bottom of the pan, which is in direct contact with the heat source and therefore much higher than 212 F. I have used a steamer insert several times with no ill effect, but note that no plastic parts were involved. Given the inherent dangers of chemical soaks, I think steam is the way to go.

Of course I've set myself up, so tee off naysayers!

The mineral oil sounds like a good idea in this instance, as well.

 

[BBrad]

+1 oxford . . . right on the money!

Boiling water itself, poured over a razor in a bowl with some dish soap, won't hurt a Gillette . . . but I always advise "very hot, almost boiling" water just to prevent someone from saying I told them to boil their razor!

 

[Roloado]

I have been heating water up in my kettle and letting it soak, it has an adjustable temperature I have been using 190 next time 212

 

[JFielder23]

I used to work as a mechanic, and anytime I got a ratchet that would start acting up (sticking, ratchet teeth not engaging), I would take all of my ratchets at the same time (may as well tune em all up) and soak them overnight or over the weekend in auto trans fluid. Basically it's a mineral oil loaded with detergents. Pull them out, work the mechanisms a bit, drop em in for another quick flush, set them on some rags to drain. They would work like new after this process. I have no idea if this would be safe for your adjustable, or if would even be effective. I mean auto transmissions these days are full of plastic, so I don't think it would have any effect on plastic or anything. I would guess that it would be safe, but ya know... at your own risk.

 

[Roloado]

It is still stuck I am going to pick up some mineral oil today, hopefully that will do the trick.

 

[boar.master]

Sometimes water and oil does not help and it should(but cannot) be taken apart..

 

[Roloado]

I am scared to take it apart. I don't know how I would go about doing that. Although this seems like it may be the most effective option.